"Riley Leonard has plus size, arm strength, and accuracy."
You are way off on this one.
Riley Leonard isn't going to be taken on the 2nd day. As a ND fan having watched every second of every game, I can say that, for all of his other fine attributes, his is not an accurate passer. In fact, accuracy is the worst part of his skill set. Leonard will be taken round 6/7, if at all.
Green Bay is not going to take to DL with their first two picks. They have clear needs at CB and with Watson's injury and Doub's repeated concussion issues, also at WR plus they are likely to have a need at OL with Meyers likely gone and GB's OL clearly needs to improve. So while a rush-oriented DL is definitely in the cards early, they aren't going to pick to of them in their 1st two picks with other obvious and important needs.
I wouldn't be surprised if both top-2 teams pass on quarterbacks. Neither is worth of top-3 pick and they smell like EJ Manuel and Blake Bortles, drafted high just because they are top of the QB class.
Ward/Sanders definitely aren't Caleb Williams/Jayden Daniels, but I think they're better than Pickett/Willis, Bortles/Manuel, etc. I don't think most teams will have a whole lotta true 1st-round grades on their boards in this draft, so the value of Ward/Sanders should spike accordingly - especially for teams desperate at QB. TEN/CLE/NYG all qualify as desperate, IMO, and there just aren't any viable non-draft options beside maybe Sam Darnold.
TEN will be playing in a $2.1 billion, publicly-paid new stadium in a few seasons. Will Levis or a retread like Darnold/Cousins/Wilson/Rodgers aren't going to put butts in those seats. They've gotta get their franchise QB and build hope for the future.
Hopefully the Browns can trade down a couple of spots (vegas or Jets) and pick up an additional pick or 2. Not sold on Ward after bowl fiasco. Would rather have D tackle from Michigan and possibly Beck or Ewers in 2nd round.
Beck and Ewers seem like future NFL backups. Just feels like Day 2 stuff like Colt McCoy, Eric Zeier, Deshone Kizer, Cody Kessler, etc, all over again. If there's any chance Ward or Sanders can develop into a franchise QB, CLE has to choose one. Otherwise, the organization will just continue spinning it's wheels.
Would you want to deal with the Deion drama for the next several hears? You know it will happen. I might have aggreed on Ward but his ‘quitting’ on his team at halftime leaves a really bad taste.
What is Cleveland's option? Kirk Cousins?? The Browns have to keep swinging until they connect on a QB. Otherwise, they'll just remain in NFL purgatory.
Any drama created by selecting Sanders or Ward would be a walk in the park compared to the drama that was unleashed by the Deshaun Watson acquisition. I mean, this is the Jimmy Haslam Browns we're talking about.
shedeur sanders is going to the raiders. take that to the bank. deon will not let any other team have him. the raiders will trade up, down, or sideways to get shedeur sanders. done deal.
@petermwb that will be a over reach on the raiders part they need to fix other areas first the raiders are better at taking discarded free agents and giving them new life they haven't hit the jackpot since Kenny Stabler
@petermwb No, he isnt, you dont know what you are talking about lol. Raiders NEVER stated they wanted Sanders, for that matter, or his dad as the HC, but nice try though. You can bank on those facts for sure. Please ppl have proof to back up your BS before stating anything lol.
Raiders are NOT drafting Sanders lol, whomever said put that in the bank is a MORON! Raiders are trying to move back and pick up picks for next year. With Carroll on board that is what they want to do is move back, if they cannot, they will draft 1 of these 3 players with the 6th pick in the draft. Tetairoa McMillan, Abdul Carter or Mason Graham. That....you CAN bank on. Raider NEVER had ANY interest in Shadeur Sanders at all, EVER, that came from his dads mouth and the Raiders NEVER had interest in Deion Sanders being their HC. Get your facts straight ppl.
I’m more inclined to agree with Tankathons mock draft for the Browns, although i dont like drafting another small WR, especially in the 3rd round. Dont like any of the picks from Walter.
Hoping the Browns can find a trade partner at 6 or 7. Or take best skill position player at 2. They need OL, DL, WR, and LB since JOK’s future is up in the air. Bitonio is ready to retire, not sure about Jones health or if he can handle LT, Conklin is injury prone. Myles could use another bookend partner to really make D shine (and keep him happy). So many needs, so few picks.
I hope if Johnson from Iowa is there at 24 the Vikings take him, with O’Connell getting a new deal and hopefully more say over roster construction i feel like hell take an offensive player, Flores defenses in MN have so far been better than the sum of their parts.
Would be nuts to see Colston Loveland fall to the Chiefs. I'd think Den or SD would look to get more help for their QB's rather than draft D in first round.
I know trades aren't in yet. But as a Titans fan.... PLEASE trade back, take the best available OL in the first round. And take Jackson Dart in the 2nd if he's still available. I believe he is good enough to go first round. But not 1 overall. So get your picks and build pleaseeeee
i think the giants will wait until 2026 to get their Quarterback there is nobody impressive enough to take 1st overall but they can address other needs with it hopefully offensive line and i also think they will entering the Sam Darnold sweepstakes and use him as a bridge QB until they get their ducks in a row and draft their franchise QB
If Tyler Warren is not the first TE selected, and he gets to the second round for the Eagles to take and they pass on him... then I'm going to find Howie and kick him in the ball bag!!
I love reading the fans comments than the writers.' Agree with the two previous posts - using the Bears' first 3 picks all for DT is total nuts when the OL is in dire need of help. Another year of 68 sacks is not the way to develop the QB nor to win more games.
I just don't see it with Milroe. Seems like a lot of pundits are reaching because this is a weak QB class. At best he looks like a backup for offenses that utilize a dual-threat QB. I know Jalen Hurts had a similar profile but that's a huge risk in the early rounds for a guy like that and Milroe hasn't even shown any improvement over the years.
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"Riley Leonard has plus size, arm strength, and accuracy."
You are way off on this one.
Riley Leonard isn't going to be taken on the 2nd day. As a ND fan having watched every second of every game, I can say that, for all of his other fine attributes, his is not an accurate passer. In fact, accuracy is the worst part of his skill set. Leonard will be taken round 6/7, if at all.